Cheap Places to Eat in Orlando

"King Bao serves what its name implies: light and spongy Taiwanese bao buns. Order two or three, and you'll be nicely sated. The Hogzilla is a favorite, with pork belly, pickled carrots, and daikon, as is the bao stuffed with Korean short rib and a salsa of Asian pear and cilantro."

"When you’re hoping for something a bit healthier, but still with amazing flavor, First Watch is one of the best breakfast restaurants in Orlando. Not only do they serve up energizing drinks, but their food menu gets pretty inspired with fresh ingredients and combos like eggs and red pepper and spinach topped with goat’s cheese. Superfoods bowls with chia seeds and plenty of nutrients starts your day off right, or you can keep it simple with your favorite waffles and eggs and bacon."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Bob B. Brown used under CC BY-ND 2.0. Here is a place where you can get the freshest breakfast items. At the break of dawn, the chefs start making their sauces, baking their bread, slicing vegetables and fruits, and whipping the freshest pancake and waffle batter this side of town."

"First Watch is an award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorite that specializes in both traditional and innovative creations all freshly prepared to order. Their massive multi-grain pancakes are hot and delicious covered in syrup and a pat of butter."

"Yard House is the modern American gathering place where food and beer lovers unite. The Orlando location on International Drive offers 140 taps of local, craft and import draft beers, an array of handcrafted cocktails and a globally-inspired menu featuring more than 100 made-from-scratch favorites."

"Yard House last year launched new brunch menu items and a great deal on mix and match bottomless drinks, now available in their Orlando locations. Their portion sizes are VERY generous and packed with flavor. Your money goes a long way here at Yard House."

"La Luce is the signature fine-dining restaurant in Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, which takes its inspiration from the famous Napa Valley restaurateur and chef, Donna Scala. This contemporary Italian rustic kitchen offers dinner nightly, which includes homemade pasta, thin-crust pizzas, and Italian cuisines based on classic family recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. The meals are best paired with a vintage from their Trattoria-style wine program or a Mediterranean-inspired cocktails."

"La Luce offers a Napa-influenced dining experience featuring seasonal Italian fare. Located within Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, La Luce is a great option if you’re near the theme parks and open to splurging a little on some great food."

"La Luce Orlando is the signature restaurant at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. It’s an Italian country kitchen combined with modern innovations. The menu features homemade pasta, pizza, bread, and desserts."

"This family-owned, Milk District landmark has been around since 1968 for a reason: hot, fresh, made-to-order, steamed roast beef sandwiches. (If you’re not into beef, try their ham and cheese, turkey, or barbecued pork. But when in Rome….) Sandwiches run about $4.50 each, with everything on the menu under $10. Eat like the locals and order tater tots, too."

"The legendary @beefykingorlando is a real time capsule of a kitchen to a simpler time. Their only aesthetic is FLAVOR. Pile up the roast beef on a soft warm bun, stack in the cheese and onions, and get the spicy BBQ and horse radish dripping."

"Located in the heart of Orlando's The Hourglass District, F&D Kitchen offers premium Italian cuisine in Orlando at a reasonable price. This restaurant has a perfect ambiance for a  date or a night out with friends. The brick oven pizza spot even offers organic and gluten-free menus."

"Suck the head and pinch the tail at this small family-run operation off Colonial. They do brisk take-out business here â€" and it's no surprise considering the expertly seasoned troughs of seafood they're slinging. Do you want bayou flavor? This is the place. Order crawfish, clams, crab legs - mild, medium or spicy. And if you opt to enjoy their cozy operation, grab a bib and make use of the paper towel rolls as you eat your way through a veritable marine biology class full of tasty creatures. Bonus points for giving diners the option of leaving the shrimp heads on, as eye contact makes for such intimate dining. Grab French bread side ($1) to sop up the goodness that lies beneath. For those less inclined to tear through their meals like a raccoon, neater selections abound in the form of seafood platters, po' boys and the like. Save room for beignets!. Recommended for Seafood because: Get visceral at iCajun, where steaming foil trays of Louisiana-style seafood are the order of the day."

"There wasn’t much time to venture out and so we had a few drinks and some tapas at the Strong Water Tavern in the hotel and then headed to bed. TOP TIP: When you are collecting your currency for the trip, ask for some coins!. Some of the toll road exits from the airport have automatic coin booths and if you only have notes you won’t be able to pay and you might end up with a fine."

"Visit Madame Tussauds, located right in the popular I-Drive 360 area, and interact with all of your favorite celebrities and historical figures without having to visit Hollywood. Sing and dance on stage with Taylor Swift, take a selfie with Brad Pitt, interview Oprah, shake hands with President Trump, and more. Get ready to experience the essence of America with this brand new, immersive and interactive wax attraction, bursting with family fun and world-class entertainment."

"Throw on that cape and soar with the celebrities at Madame Tussauds Orlando, the world’s greatest wax museum!. The Justice League™ superheroes can’t wait to live it up with you by saving the day and of course grabbing great selfies along the way..."

"At the Orange County Regional History Center, you can experience life in Orlando, once known for its citrus farming and cattle, as it was long before Walt Disney famously set his sights on it. Travel through history in the restored 1927 brownstone courthouse, located in the heart of the city, and turn back the clock thousands of years to see how Florida’s indigenous people lived. Discover the life of early pioneers who slept on pillows stuffed with moss, or even step into modern times by visiting Courtroom B, the very place where notorious serial killer Ted Bundy allegedly carved his name into a desk as he sat on trial."

"For shoppers who want to pick up local products, this is the place to be. Not only will you find notorious Floridian treats, but there are also souvenirs, vintage photographs, and classic books and toys to be found here. You’ll be bringing home more than just memories of your vacation here in Orlando when you drop by this place."

"Housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, the Center offers four floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage. A Smithsonian affiliate, the museum also offers visiting exhibitions and a wide range of programs for families, children, and adults."

"Historic Eatonville is one of the oldest African-American communities in the United States, and you’ll find it just 25 minutes north of International Drive. Incorporated in 1887, the town also served as the childhood home of seminal author Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God). Today, Eatonville honors Huston’s legacy with the annual ZORA!"

"The Zora Neale Hurston Festival is an internationally known celebration of the cultural contributions that Africa-descended people have made to the United States and to world culture."

"Originally established to preserve Earl Cunningham paintings, The Mennello Museum of American Art, housed in what was once the private home of Howard Phillips, uses its unique space to display American art of all genres and time periods. Marrying art and nature, visitors have the opportunity to experience exceptional exhibits with the beautiful backdrop of Lake Formosa. The Smithsonian American Art Museum Affiliate showcases notable exhibitions, but just as lovely is enjoying the grounds with a picnic lunch and reveling in the charm of the 350-year-old live oak affectionately deemed “the Mayor."

"Every second Sunday of the month, Mennello Musem of American Artholds a free family fun day. Families will get to create a free miniature art project and take a family friendly docent led tour of the museum. Location: 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FLPhone: (407) 246-4278Cost: Adults $5/Kids 6-17 $1 (Family Fundays are FREE for everyone)"

"By Ebyabe (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Located just north of downtown Orlando on the shore of Lake Formosa is The Mennello Museum of American Art. The Mennello Museum of American Art showcases changing exhibitions featuring American art of all styles and periods, including travelling shows."

"Founded in 1924, Orlando's grand and blindingly white center for the arts boasts a fantastic collection – both permanent and temporary – and hosts an array of adult and family-friendly art events and classes. The popular First Thursday ($10), from 6pm to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month, celebrates local artists with regional work, live music and food from Orlando restaurants."